Short answer: the Adam Audio T5V. It ranks #8 of 24 powered bookshelf speakers at $239.99; the Edifier S2000MKIII ranks #14 and costs $594.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Adam Audio T5V: Better than the HS5 in terms of vocals detail and better low end. Set against that: Elevated, slightly uneven top end from the AMT tweeter, shared with Adam’s other T-series monitors - the rear treble trim only tilts.
What the Edifier S2000MKIII gets right: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit.
Buy the Adam Audio T5V if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Edifier S2000MKIII if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Adam Audio T5V | Edifier S2000MKIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $239.99 | $594.99 |
| Ranked | #8 of 24 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #14 of 24 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 11.7"H x 7.0"W x 11.7"D (297.2 x 177.8 x 297.2 mm) | 13.5"H x 7.8"W x 10.8"D (342.9 x 198.1 x 274.3 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Weight | 12.6 lbs / 5.7 kg each | 20.7 lbs / 9.4 kg |
| Drivers | 5" (127mm) woofer | 5.5" (140mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | No |
| Output Power | 70w Per Speaker | 65w RMS Per Speaker |
| Outputs | - | None |
The Two Speakers In Full
Adam Audio T5V: $239.99 Amazon
Pros: Better than the HS5 in terms of vocals detail and better low end.
Cons: Elevated, slightly uneven top end from the AMT tweeter, shared with Adam’s other T-series monitors - the rear treble trim only tilts the response rather than flattening it. Distortion, while better controlled than most speakers in this price range, isn’t reference quality.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 11.7"H x 7.0"W x 11.7"D (297.2 x 177.8 x 297.2 mm) |
| Drivers | 5" (127mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA |
| Output Power | 70w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 12.6 lbs / 5.7 kg each |
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Edifier S2000MKIII: $594.99 Amazon
Pros: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 13.5"H x 7.8"W x 10.8"D (342.9 x 198.1 x 274.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.5" (140mm) woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Output Power | 65w RMS Per Speaker |
| Outputs | None |
| Weight | 20.7 lbs / 9.4 kg |
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